Search

Robbers use stolen car to break into Rockville gun shop 11/25/2022 06:35pm • A Rockville, Maryland, gun shop was burglarized early Friday after a car rammed into the storefront. Montgomery County police say the suspects drove a stolen black sedan into Atlantic Guns' storefront around 1 a.m. Friday. Police believe up to six people were involved. More Montgomery How to Shovel Snow 11/24/2022 07:00pm • Snow shoveling isn't fun -- but it is important. Letting snow accumulate can keep you from work, school or other activities, and it poses a safety hazard, too. It can even damage your home and lead to costly repairs if you're not careful. Do you live in a snow-prone area? If so, being proactive is k The Best Sources for Lean Protein While on a Diet 11/24/2022 07:00pm • A balanced diet requires each of the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein, says Amy Kimberlain, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Miami who's a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Whatever diet or eating regimen you're on, protein is What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Jaundice? 11/24/2022 07:00pm • If your skin isn't its usual color, it may simply mean you've spent too much time in the sun. In some cases, though, a skin color anomaly may be something you want to get checked out by your health care provider. Lobster-like red skin is a typical sign of sunburn. Angry-looking red welts can signify Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss 11/23/2022 07:00pm • For many people, losing weight is a significant challenge. If losing weight were easy, there wouldn't be so many diets and approaches to choose from. Every diet and weight-loss strategy has its pros and cons, but for any to really work, you've got to get your mind right. Quite simply, "without the r Airport crowds, some long lines as Thanksgiving travel getaway commences 11/23/2022 10:52am • The Thanksgiving travel getaway was off to a mostly smooth start Wednesday, despite long security lines Wednesday morning at one of the D.C. area's busiest airports. Reagan National Airport saw a steady stream of travelers Wednesday morning with, at times, long lines to go through security screen 'In dire need': How a former World Bank staffer became a Fairfax Co. substitute teacher 11/23/2022 04:30am • A fifth-grade student at Bull Run Elementary School in Centreville, Virginia, approached Bunni Cooper late last week to ask if the two could have lunch together. The student inquired about the status of "Lunch Bunch," a time for students at the Fairfax County school to eat and talk to Cooper, a l What Is Layaway? 11/22/2022 07:00pm • When times are tough, layaway plans tend to thrive. This was the case during the Great Depression, when cost-conscious shoppers needed easier ways to make purchases. So they purchased items in installments, periodically giving the store money until they paid the total. Layaway fell somewhat out of f Weird Things That Make You Poop 11/22/2022 07:00pm • Poop happens. It's one of the few universal experiences all humans share. But the frequency and volume of said poop can vary greatly from person to person. What causes one person's bowel movements can be very different from another's, says Niki Strealy, a registered dietitian in Portland, Oregon, wh Creative Seating Ideas for Small Kitchens 11/22/2022 07:00pm • The kitchen is a home's hub, whether you're making a meal, the kids are doing homework, or you're hosting a dinner party. But what do you do if you've got a small kitchen and what seems like not enough space for a traditional table-and-chairs setup? That's where you have to be crafty, creative and w The Best Home Sunburn Remedies and Treatments 11/22/2022 07:00pm • Spending time outside -- even just a little -- can lead to sunburn if your skin is unprotected. The resulting pain and discomfort may send you scrambling to find relief, rummaging around your house for anything that might work as a sunburn remedy. Maybe you've heard claims that milk, essential oils, Why the USDA wants to mail you an instant-read thermometer 11/22/2022 04:55pm • Is your Thanksgiving turkey still frozen? There are three ways to safely defrost a turkey to prevent dangerous bacteria from growing, according to the Department of Agriculture — in the refrigerator, using tap water or putting it in the microwave. In the refrigerator, it takes approximately How to cope with holiday stress at work 11/22/2022 08:00am • Two of life's most potentially stressful arenas are work and the holidays. When you combine the two, it's no wonder that many people feel anxious and overwhelmed. "Although some people look forward to this time of year, others dread it," says Kimberley Tyler-Smith, an executive at the career tech What is Small Business Saturday? 11/22/2022 07:50am • Chances are, you do not have memories of being a little kid and going with your parents to Small Business Saturday sales. That's because as shopping holidays go, Small Business Saturday is pretty new. It's also an excellent way to not just find unique holiday gifts but often ones with fairly signifi Thanksgiving 2022: What's open and closed 11/22/2022 04:35am • Because Thanksgiving is a national holiday, schools, banks, libraries and government offices will be closed on Thursday. Some supermarkets, however, will be open for some last-second shopping ahead of that holiday meal. More Local News More Thanksgiving News Here’s a roun